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How Can Social Anxiety Hinder Our Children?

By Tracy Wright | January 24, 2024 | Health
Around the stage of prepubescence and teenage years, some children can also experience various social and mental health conditions. Social anxiety disorder is one such condition and is described as an intense fear of social situations that may cause a child to be analyzed by others. Children suffering from social anxiety disorder feel intense anxiety

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Weeding Out the Weather: A Guide to Winter-Proof Gardens

By Jacqueline Saguin | January 22, 2024 | Happy Home
While a Florida winter feels like a summer vacation in comparison to neighboring states, you don’t want a wilting winter wonderland. Plants freeze in some parts of North Central Florida if temperatures drop enough. Proper care makes all the difference for winter-proof gardens to survive and thrive during a cold snap. Prep your plants Although

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Money Saving Apps

Money Saving Apps at Your Fingertips

By Selena Garrison | January 17, 2024 | Life
We use our smartphones all the time. Like it or not, from connecting to scheduling to entertaining to capturing all the important moments, they seem to be here to stay. And since they are always at our fingertips, we might as well use them to save on everyday purchases! There are lots of free money

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Strawberries

The Season For Strawberries is Here!

By Rebecca Vitkus | January 15, 2024 | Life
‘Tis the season for sweet, juicy strawberries! With the winter months subsiding and spring approaching, everyone’s favorite fruit is ripe for the picking – so bring the kids along and pick some yourself! Click here for our list of strawberry u-pick farms and festivals! Strawberries are actually the first fruit to ripen in the spring,

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Strawberry Picking in Gainesville and Beyond!

By Jacqueline Saguin | January 8, 2024 | Blog , Local Fun
Excitement is in the air as strawberry picking season approaches. Visit these local places with your loved ones for strawberry-picking fun! We will update this list with more information about local farms as information is acquired! Florida Strawberry Festival February 29 - March 10, Plant City Add this premiere event in Plant City to your

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Gross Things

Ewww! Gross Things Kids Do

By Lindsey Johnson | January 1, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Early Years
Kids sometimes do gross things that shock and appall adults. These cringe-worthy habits are part of the developmental process, but just how bad are they? PICKING NOSES Children often stick their fingers up their noses to extract those pesky boogers. Picking your nose can lead to nosebleeds, not to mention all the germs they introduce

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Make Homemade Nontoxic Playdough For Endless Fun!

By Amanda Roland | December 31, 2023 | Conception 2 College , DIY , Toddler
Playdough has been the favorite squishy substance of many toddlers all over the world for years! The Play- Doh® that we all know and love was accidentally invented by Joseph and Noah McVicker in 1955 while the two were trying to make wallpaper cleaner. Play-Doh® was marketed a year later by a toy manufacturer, and

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Tips for a Safe New Year’s Celebration!

By Amanda Roland | December 25, 2023 | Blog
New Year’s Eve is almost here, and we can't wait to welcome the new year! But it is so important to remember some safety precautions to take into account when celebrating New Year's! Here are some tips for a safe New Year's celebration. Be cautious with fireworks The National Safety Council and the National Fire Protection Association recommend

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Holiday Health Issues

8 Holiday Health Issues to Watch Out For

By Lindsey Johnson | December 18, 2023 | Health , Holidays
The holidays bring alternate schedules and longer to-do lists. While this time can be full of fun and excitement, it can also lead to additional stress and poor health choices. This holiday season, try these tips to avoid holiday health issues! 1. It’s OK to Not Get a Second Helping! The holidays are full of

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